A chilling case of a revenge killing spanning generations has shaken the bustling town of Muradnagar in the Noida region. In a bold daylight attack, a 17-year-old boy shot and killed a 49-year-old man in a crowded marketplace, later surrendering himself to the police. The motive, as revealed by the juvenile, was to avenge the murder of his uncle—a crime that occurred before he was even born.
The Daylight Attack in a Busy Market
The incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon at the Olympic Tiraha market, which was teeming with shoppers and commuters. The teenager, a Class XI student, arrived at the scene on a motorcycle. He approached Imran (49), a resident of Kachchi Sarai colony, who was sitting at a bicycle repair shop. Without warning, the boy fired a bullet at Imran from close range.
Panic immediately erupted in the area as Imran collapsed, bleeding heavily. Locals rushed the injured man to a nearby hospital. From there, he was referred to another health facility. However, doctors declared him dead on arrival. It was later revealed that Imran was out on parole at the time of his death. He had been previously convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for his role in the 2007 murder of a man named Akhlaq, who was the teenage assailant's uncle.
A Calculated Revenge Years in the Making
After carrying out the shooting, the teenager did not flee. Instead, he rode his motorcycle directly to the Muradnagar police station and surrendered. A police official quoted the boy as stating, "Sir, I have taken revenge for my uncle's murder. I shot Imran." He was promptly detained, and legal proceedings were initiated against him.
During questioning, the juvenile revealed a deeply personal motive. He told the police that stories of his uncle Akhlaq's murder were frequently recounted within his family, leaving a profound impression on him. Although he was not born when the 2007 killing took place, he grew up hearing about the incident. The boy claimed that he decided three years ago to seek revenge. Police investigations confirmed that the teenager had been tracking Imran's movements for some time before executing his plan.
Witness Accounts and Legal Proceedings
Eyewitnesses to the brazen attack described a scene of chaos and fear. "Everyone was in shock. We did not expect anything like this to happen in broad daylight," said a shopkeeper who saw the event unfold. Another buyer present at the market added, "There was chaos and fear. People were running everywhere."
According to police, Imran, after being released on parole, was running a milk supply business and lived with his wife, three daughters, and a son. An FIR has been registered for murder under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). A police official stated, "Given his age, proceedings are being conducted under the Juvenile Justice Act." The case highlights complex issues of justice, vengeance, and the long shadow cast by violent crimes on families across generations.
